Carly Simon diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
AP News • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Singer Carly Simon, 83, revealed she has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease after experiencing mobility issues and undergoing joint replacement surgeries.
- Following an extensive evaluation at the Mayo Clinic, Simon began treatment including medication to manage stiffness and other symptoms of Parkinson’s.
- She also disclosed being treated for basal cell carcinoma on her face, which required surgery and impacted her appearance, making her more self-conscious in public.
- Despite her health challenges, Simon found solace in music and plans to release her first album of original songs since 2008, titled “Comes in Waves,” on August 14.
- Parkinson’s disease affects movement control and currently has no cure, but treatments and therapies can help manage symptoms; it impacts about 1 million Americans and 10 million people worldwide.
